Blessed Thistle

Herbal Constituents and Uses | Contraindications

Common Name:	Blessed Thistle	Photo Gallery
Genus / Species:	Cardus benidictus / Cnicus benedictus
Part Used:	Herb
Energetics:	Bitter, pungent and astringent, neutral with secondary cooling effects.
Meridians:	Stomach, liver, intestine, kidneys, lungs.
Active Constituents	Lignans Sesquiterpene lactones including cnicin Volatile oil Polyacetylenes Flavonoids Triterpenes Phytosterols Tannins
Medicinal Use:	Stimulates milk production in nursing mothers Stimulates digestive juices and maintains stomach acid balance Diuretic Diaphoretic Expectorant Restores nerves Promotes tissue repair Tumours Cancer Bitter astringent Decongesting
Dose:	Internally as tea or tincture Externally as wash or compress S.F. Tincture 5 to 10mls, 3 times daily. GEM 1:5 (g/ml) 7.5 to 10ml 3 times daily. D.H. Tincture 1-2ml, 3 times daily. Infusion 1 teaspoon dried herb to cup of water, 3 times daily.

Contraindications

1) This herb may cause an allergic reaction. E
2) Avoid use of this herb where there is acute kidney inflammation.
3) Avoid use of this herb where there is high gastric acidity.
4) Large doses of this herb may cause vomiting and nosebleeds.
5) Do not use this herb during pregnancydue to its uterine stimulant properties.

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